Driver: Trainer | Road Freight

DP World; Durban; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World Durban is seeking an experienced driver training specialist to assess and train drivers in alignment with SOPs and service level agreements. You will plan, deliver, and evaluate training programs to improve performance and compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and up to 5 years in a similar environment with leadership experience, plus knowledge of relevant regulations. You will generate training reports and contribute to ongoing improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (NQF 7) or equivalent.
• Up to 5 years of experience in a similar environment with at least 2 years’ tactical leadership or specialist experience.
• Basic legislation and regulations knowledge.
• Intermediate administration knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver work activities according to set standards to satisfy customers.
• Attend learning initiatives to improve work quality and skills.
• Own and live up to the company values.
• Execute work according to SOPs and service levels.
• Execute work in line with governance and compliance processes.
• Plan and organise own tasks to meet performance targets and SOP adherence.
• Compile and submit driver training reports.
• Evaluate drivers and provide practical and theoretical training.
• Maximise financial performance and provide continuous feedback to support decision making.

Skills

Facilitate learning

Legislation knowledge

Administration

Education

Bachelor's degree (NQF 7)

Job description

Job Context

To assess and train drivers in alignment with predefined work objectives (as per agreed standard operating procedures).

Key Performance Areas:

• Deliver work activities according to set standards in order to satisfy customers.
• Attend learning initiatives to improve work quality and enhance own skills.
• Own and live up to the company values.
• Execute own work according to set operating procedures service level agreements.
• Execute work in line with governance and compliance processes.
• Plan and organise own tasks to make sure that performance targets are met and standard operating procedures are adhered to (daily to 3 months).
• Compile and submit driver training reports.
• Evaluate drivers and provide practical and theoretical training.
• Execute work activities effectively and efficiently in order to maximise financial performance. Provide continuous feedback on task delivery to support decision making.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's or equivalent 3-year degree (NQF Level 7)

Experience and Skills Required:

• Up to 5 years of experience in a similar environment with at least 2 years’ tactical leadership or specialist experience.
• Basic facilitate learning knowledge and / or skill
• Basic legislation and regulations knowledge and / or skill
• Intermediate administration knowledge and / or skill

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses - Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology - and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures - not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

EEO Statement

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.